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Traces five decades of the career of the virtuoso conductor, describing his work with some of the twentieth century's most distinguished musicians, his most noted performances, and his travels throughout the world.

"His political comments may seem somewhat superficial by comparison with his musical insights, but his commitment to peace is eloquently demonstrated...."

Michael Downes, Times Literary Supplement, 12/13/2002

"What other conductor active in America--after Bernstein--could mix nuanced discussions of Buber, Aristotle, Spinoza, Wagner and Middle East politics with coolheaded musical analysis--and plenty of shop talk besides?...A LIFE IN MUSIC...is not a particularly supple or elegant volume; Barenboim is more of a raconteur than a writer. But his authorial voice--bold, declarative, often stern, sometimes forgiving--comes right through....His conclusions may sometimes seem conflicted, even false, but he earns our respect as a man who, through it all, has tried to craft an existence based on fundamental laws....[O]ne finishes his memoir in a forgiving and grateful mood, keeping his enormous talents always in mind."

Russell Platt, Nation, 06/16/2003

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